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High Wind in Santa Lucia Mountains, California
High Wind January 4, 2023 – January 5, 2023 · Santa Lucia Mountains, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
Strong southerly winds impacted the Santa Lucia Mountains in San Luis Obispo county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: TV Towers (gust 63 MPH), Davis Peak (gust 62 MPH), Green Valley Road (gust 59 MPH) and High School Hill (gust 58 MPH).
The wider storm
A winter storm brought strong winds, moderate to heavy rainfall and high elevation snowfall to the area. Overall, rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches across coastal and valley areas with 4 to 8 inches across the foothills and mountains. Rainfall intensities were moderate, resulting in widespread nuisance urban flooding. Snow levels remained very high, above 6000 feet, with the resort level receiving 8-16 inches of snowfall. Along with the rain and snow, gusty southerly winds were reported with gusts up to 87 MPH.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1079251. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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